I just a REALTOR®.. not a lawyer

People assume that since I am in the real estate business that I am qualified to answer questions like "how do I get out of a real estate contract?” or “how do I break my lease?”.

But those are legal questions, and people seeking legal advice should always consult with an attorney.

Most lawyers are surprisingly affordable and a little money spent now can save a lot of money down the road. 

And provide an awful lot of peace of mind as well!So what is a  REALTOR®  A  REALTOR® is  a real-estate agent who by choice is affiliated with the National Association of Realtors.  a real estate agent is licensed to help consumers buy and sell commercial or residential property. Only about half of all licensed real estate agents in the U.S. are Realtors or members of the NAR. To become a member of the NAR, you need to join your local real estate board. To qualify for membership, you must agree to adhere to NAR's strict code of ethics and standards of practice.

So the question is why are not all real estate agents   REALTOR® ? Great question maybe the can not fll commit to the to this list of 17 things that a REALTOR® promises to do that non-affiliates do not:

#1) Pledge to put the interests of buyers and sellers ahead of their own and to treat all parties honestly.

#2) Shall refrain from exaggerating, misrepresenting or concealing material facts; and is obligated to investigate and disclose when situations reasonably warrant.

#3) Shall cooperate with other brokers / agents when it is in the best interests of the client to do so.

#4) Have a duty to disclose if they represent family members who own or are about to buy real estate, or if they themselves are a principal in a real estate transaction, that they are licensed to sell real estate.

#5) Shall not provide professional services in a transaction where the agent has a present or contemplated interest without disclosing that interest.

#6) Shall not collect any commissions without the seller's knowledge nor accept fees from a third-party without the seller's express consent.

#7) Shall refuse fees from more than one party without all parties' informed consent.

#8) Shall not co-mingle client funds with their own.

#9) Shall attempt to ensure that all written documents are easy to understand and will give everybody a copy of what they sign.

#10) Shall not discriminate in any fashion for any reason on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.

#11) Expects agents to be competent, to conform to standards of practice and to refuse to provide services for which they are unqualified.

#12) Must engage in truth in advertising.

#13) Shall not practice law unless they are a lawyer.

#14) Shall cooperate if charges are brought against them and present all evidence requested.

#15) Agree not to bad mouth competition and agree not to file unfounded ethics complaints.

#16) Shall not solicit another REALTOR'S client nor interfere in a contractual relationship.

#17) Shall submit to arbitration to settle matters and not seek legal remedies in the judicial system.

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